The Cronulla Sharks are yet to have their fate determined after a meeting between senior NRL officials and the Integrity Unit failed to yield a punishment for the club's supplement scandal.

Martin Kennedy for the Roosters. Source: News Limited

MARTIN Kennedy is poised to become the next NRL player to receive an infraction notice as ASADA considers evidence against the Broncos prop that is more advanced than its case file against 14 past and present Sharks players.

After the ARLC board yesterday received a detailed briefing of the NRL's internal report into Cronulla's 2011 supplement program, The Daily Telegraph learned that ASADA is preparing to swoop on Kennedy for alleged possession of banned substances.

When contacted earlier this week, Kennedy promised to vigorously defend any possible charges, maintaining that he had never possessed or attempted to procure banned substances.

Text messages between Kennedy and other figures central to the inquiry - including banned winger Sandor Earl - are believed to be key to ASADA's case against the former Rooster and Queensland State of Origin 18th man.

The messages include correspondence with long-time friend Ben Darcy, who is also close to Earl and formerly lived in the same Bondi apartment block as Kennedy.

The trio attended top league nursery Matraville High together, and were briefly united in the Roosters junior ranks.

Martin Kennedy on the attack for the Roosters.Source: News Limited

ASADA interviewed Kennedy a week after the grand final, shortly before he moved to Brisbane to begin a new two-year deal with the Broncos.

Sources close to the investigation have confirmed Kennedy was questioned about a series of text exchanges with Darcy.

The 24-year-old expressed deep shock when The Daily Telegraph informed him about ASADA's latest movements, stating that he believed the interview had gone smoothly and the matter was now closed.

Martin Kennedy against the Titans.Source: News Limited

A source familiar with the file said the text messages contributed to a compelling case for possession-related charges, which carry a potential maximum two-year ban.

It's understood the texts were taken from mobile phones seized at Sydney Airport, while their owners were returning from Thailand earlier this year.

It's believed that any possible charges against Kennedy will not include use or trafficking, which were both levelled against Earl in late August.

Sandor Earl is the only player to receive an infraction notice so far.Source: News Limited

The ex-Raiders winger has admitted guilt to both charges, which carry a maximum four year ban. Earl is attempting to have his suspension reduced to 12 months by providing ASADA with substantial assistance, but his co-operation is aimed at supplying damning evidence against the man who allegedly organised the prohibited treatments - sports scientist Stephen Dank - rather than fellow players. Dank has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

ASADA have strengthened their case into alleged peptide use in the NRL after obtaining letters promoting specific peptides - given to as many as 20 implicated players.

NRL boss Dave Smith yesterday briefed the eight commissioners on his Intergrity Unit report, which has canvassed supplement programs at all 16 clubs. The Sharks board was sweating on an announcement last night, but the NRL said its investigation was continuing.

The latest information suggests a decision will be made on whether to issue infraction notices against Cronulla players early in the New Year.

ASADA has made enormous headway in recent weeks because of new coercive powers that compel persons of interest to attend interviews and submit documents.

As revealed by The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, an information sheet discussing two banned peptides - CJC-1295 and GHRP-6 - that ASADA believes was distributed to players has been obtained.

The sheet carries the nickname and contact details of the supplement salesman, Darren 'The Gazelle' Hibbert, whom an independent club report found injected Sharks players at training sessions in 2011. Hibbert received a notice to appear before ASADA almost a month ago and is expected to speak with investigators this week.

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